Prayer to Oya for Protection, Prosperity, Love and More

The prayers to Oya, the mysterious Orisha owner of the wind, are a powerful resource in the practice of the Osha and Ifá rule. It is believed that the magnitude of the power of these prayers is such that, through them, the influence of ancestral spiritualities can be invoked in our lives. In the case of Oya, his prayers establish a connection with the deity that allows him to ask for her help in matters of love, health, financial, mystical, and more.

«Praise the spirit of the Wind.

Oya, mother of great strength, agile warrior, with her 9 handkerchiefs of power.

You are the spirit of the wind of death, I salute you.

You scare my enemies and end their evil intentions by showing them your true face, it is your face that has the 9 stripes.

We all pay respect to the deity of the wind, his gaze is very serious.

The spark in the sky announces the arrival of the king (Shango) and the queen.

Your children and followers bow our knee to the ground as a symbol of respect and praise when we hear the voice from your throat.

Blow winds of good fortune for your devotees, bring health, peace and prosperity.

Remove sorrows, fears, anguish and sadness from our hearts.

Powerful spirit of the wind, I pray that your powerful will will always be devoted to protecting your followers on this earth. Bless me greatly. Ashe."

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Why pray to Oya?

Oya is an essential spirituality in the life of human beings, as it represents the essence of breath, "pure air," a vital element for survival. As a warrior of great skill in the use of weapons, Oya has power over the market, the cemetery gate and the plaza, thus being a representative of commerce, the financial movement and life itself. Her spiritual role, however, is what makes her a mystical and interesting Orisha.

Oya not only influences earthly life, but also guides human beings in their journey after death, helping them find harmony between vital energy and the balance necessary to transcend beyond physical death. For these reasons, offering prayers to Him, whether for petitions or praise, is of great value to those who seek His protection and guidance.

What is asked of Oya through the prayers?

The prayers addressed to Oya, in addition to praising her, are used to request her intervention in various situations, including:

• Spiritual evolution: To advance our spiritual growth.
• Lesson Comprehension: To better understand the lessons received through earthly experiences.
• Conflicts and wars: To win in disputes of any nature, including spiritual conflicts.
• Protection against enemies: To avoid being harmed by our adversaries.
• Economic prosperity: To obtain financial success, prosperity in business or work projects.
• Love conflicts: To solve problems in the field of love.
• Strength and motivation: To regain the strength necessary to continue with our goals in life, revitalize our spirits and overcome demotivation.

How to pray to Oya?

When praying to Oya, it is essential to do so calmly and clearly. Due to her fierce temperament, Oya does not forgive disrespect or lack of seriousness. Therefore, when invoking it, it is crucial to be deeply concentrated in the ritual, promoting its energy in the best way. Her strong and determined personality makes her implacable with her children's enemies and followers, so it is necessary to be careful with her requests, so as not to be surprised later with the consequences of her actions.

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Short prayer to Oya

«With the blessing of Olofin, Olorun and Olodumare. May my mother Oya's blessing always be with me. Blessed Yansa, mother of the nine colored skirts, you who live and reign between the world of the living and the dead. She who owns all the money that is traded in the market, fill me with health, life and prosperity. May the Osogbos not stay in my life, because it is you who protects me, and I will let them reign forever in my house. “Ashe to iba eshu.”

Short prayer in Yoruba language to Oya

“Jekua jey Yanza, biripiti oke, iya mesan mesan obini odo, jekua jey Yanza.”

Traducción:

I salute the spirit of the wind that is at the top of the mountain, mother of the nine women of the river, I salute you, mother of the wind.

Oríkì to Oya: The Spirit of the Wind

Oríkì is a traditional form of praise in the Yoruba religion, used to honor the Orishas and connect with their energy. This prayer in Yoruba is directed to Oya, the powerful deity of the wind, recognizing her strength, influence and presence in the spiritual and earthly world.

«Oya – Opéré làlàóyàn. A gbé agbòn obì siwaju oko.

O-ni-ìl ós ìn Oya rúmú bi eni gbé ike Oya òpèrè, 'wá gbà je, kò dé inú.

Oya l'o L'Ósin, ki Olónje máa há onje rè Oya péré bi ewé bó!

Oya fùfù lèlè bí iná là l'okè! Oya má mà dá igi l'ékùlé mi.

Oya a ri iná bo ara bí aso! Bi e ba nwá Oya bi e kò bá rí,

Oya ki e wá Oya de isò kòlá, nibi ti Oya gbé ndá kéwú si enu.

Ki e wa Oya dé isò osùn, nibi ti Oya gbé nf ó búké si ara.

Ké e wá Oya dé isò bàtá, nibi ti Oya gbé nla igó móra.

Iya, iya mo ni ng ó mà je ìgbé Oya, nwon ni kí n'mà se je igbe Oya.

Mo ní kíni kí n'wa se? Nwon ní kí n'sare sesé ki n'fún Oya l'aso.

Kí n'fi àtàmpàràkò la obì n'iyàn. Oya nown fune ni idà o kò pa fue.

Iya sáàn nwon fun e ni idà o kò bé rí. O ní kini o yio fi idàdídà se!

Oya a-r'iná bora bí aso, Efùfù lèlè ti ndá igi lókèlokè.

Ojèlóìké a-ní-iyì l'ójè. Iya mi pòrò bí omú se l'aíyà.

Òjè l'o ni oketè Se. Oya l'ó ni Egun. Asé.»

Traducción:

The complete Spirit of the wind, strolling with full confidence and importance. She takes a basket of cola nuts to put before her husband.

Owner of the place of worship. She heard, deep in thought, outlining the concepts. Complete spirit of the wind, she come and receive your offerings without offense.

Oyá is the owner of the place of worship, maybe those who have prepared good food start serving it, Oya provokes the leaves to tremble!

Oyá, strong wind that gave birth to fire while crossing the mountain. Spirit of the wind, please don't knock down the tree in my backyard.

Spirit of the wind, we have seen the fire that covers his body like a cloth. If you look for the spirit of the wind you will find Oyá.

You might find her at the kola nut stand, where Oya enjoys tossing small pieces into her mouth.

You may find Oya at the carpenter's stall, where he likes to rub his body in his red energy.

You may find Oyá at the drum stand, where she moves her body in a frenzied dance.

Mother, mother, I will always answer Oyá's call, they warned me not to answer their call, I will answer.

Where can I go, what can I do? They told me that I should offer small pieces of cloth to Oya.

They said that I should offer kola nut and crushed yam to the ancestors. They gave Oyá a sword, but she is not used to killing animals.

They must present a sword to the mother that is not used to kill animals. They must give him a sword that is used to behead people.

The spirit of the wind uses fire to cover its body, similar to a cloth. Powerful wind blowing under the trees in the forest.

Ancestors deserve good treatment and respect for members of the ancestral society. Mother, pour into me from her breasts, mother of the world.

Devotee of the ancestor, owner of the bush rat, Oyá is the owner of the Egun society. Asé.

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Prayer to Oya for Money

Oya, the powerful Orisha of the wind and the market, is invoked in this prayer to attract abundance and economic stability. Its influence on commerce and financial transactions makes it an essential guide for those seeking money, prosperity and success in their business and finances.

«Blessed mother, ancestral mother, mother of the nine skirts, of the nine colored fabrics, mother owner of the buffalo skin.

You are the owner of the business, the market and everything that exists in the square. Your energy moves without stopping among the noise produced by the merchants.

I ask you that, in the same way, my finances do not stop, that money, gold, silver and copper flow through my house in abundance, that there is no lack of bread on my table and that all my needs are covered, that May my employment be firm and my business prosperous.

Adored Mother, I implore you to take the reins of my stability as only you know how to do. Protect my finances, may money come to me like metal to a magnet.

I put the success of my plans and projects in your hands, because I always count on your blessing. Ashe."

Prayer against enemies

Oya, the strong and powerful warrior, is called in this prayer to defend us from our enemies and adversities. Her ability to destroy obstacles and obliterate evil intentions makes her the perfect protector in times of conflict.

«Oya Yanza, strong and powerful warrior, you are the voice of fire and wind.

In your hand you carry a sword forged with the most valuable metals, reinforced by the harshness of time.

There is no obstacle that stands before you, nor enemy that remains whole before you.

That is why today, my mother, I give you my battles, my struggles and my enemies (make request). Be my protection and my justice.

Destroy and uproot the plans and damage that my opponents are preparing or doing to me, just like a tree that the wind uproots from the earth. May there not be a single enemy standing against me, and may they repent of their evil and modify their behavior.

With your grace I am armored, with your love protected, with your light protected and before you grateful. Ashe."

Prayer to Oya to Ask for Protection

In times of danger and darkness, we turn to Oya, the Orisha who exemplifies loyalty and strength, to ask for her protection. This prayer seeks her intercession to protect us from all evil and guide us with her powerful presence.

«Gloriosa Oya, example of so many virtues, loyalty and devotion.

I turn to you to protect myself from the dangers that threaten me daily.

I implore you to take care of me from my enemies, from malevolent spirits, from misfortune and from all unforeseen events that could harm me.

May your blessing be with me at all times. I humbly ask you to protect me in the face of so much darkness. I invoke your great intercession, because I trust in you, and as long as you walk by my side, there will be no evil that can harm me. Ashe."

You can also read: Prayer to oggun to ask for protection

Prayer to Oya for Love

Oya, is invoked in this prayer to attract true love and happiness in your love life. With her ardent and kind nature, she is asked to guide and bless the heart of anyone she seeks to build a relationship full of love and prosperity.

«Mighty queen of the winds, kind mother with the character of fire.

From my heart full of humility, I ask you today to bless me with the joy of attracting true love.

Help me find the love of the person with whom I have to travel the earthly world, full of fulfilling moments, building a life project from which we both reap only good fruits.

Bless me, ancestral mother, to achieve the construction of the home I long for. In your hands I place my destiny, I give you my heart full of faith and hope, because soon in you I will find the answer to everything I want.

You are light, blessed mother, you are strength, you are my guide, and you always illuminate my life. I thank you for listening to my plea, my prayer will never be in vain as long as I praise the spirit of the wind. Ashe."

Prayer to Dominate

In situations where it is necessary to exert influence over a person, this prayer invokes the power of Oya, the Orisha of the wind, to dominate and control the will of whoever is desired. With the strength of the winds and the imposing character of Yansa, one seeks to subdue the will of another in favor of the wishes of the supplicant.

«Spirit of the wind. Wind of death, wind of enchantment. I call on you, powerful Yanza, so that your winds help me conjure the thought, feeling, judgment, will and emotion of the living spirit of (name of the person you wish to dominate).

Let your winds blow from the north, from the south, from the east and from the west. Five dominant senses, five submissive senses of (name of the person you want to dominate). Her physical and spiritual body is dominated and controlled by me in the name of Oya, who is the only one who can grab the horns of the uncontrolled buffalo. In the same way, she submits the will of (name of the person you wish to dominate).

That is why you must come to me, (name of the person to dominate), defeated in body and soul, without thought or will, doing what I wish (make request). My will from now on is yours, thanks to the strength of the spirit of the wind. Jekua jei Yanza. Ashe."

Prayer for the Children of Oya

Oya's children, the powerful Orisha of the wind, find in her a protective and blessed mother. This prayer is an expression of faith and devotion, seeking the protection and prosperity that only Oya can grant, while the winds of her bring good fortune and stability to her devotees.

«My mother is Oya, she is the blessed mother of Oyo.

It is my mother who brings the wind from the heavens where our ancestors live.

Oya is the spirit that inhabits the tornado. Do not allow, mother, chaos to prosper in my life.

It is you who plays with the leaves of the trees when they have movement. The bearer of the colorful crown.

My mother Oya blesses me, and the winds of the earth and the sky bring me good fortune. Protect me, mother, and allow my life to prosper. Ashe."

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